James Huish, DPM
NPI 1518053495 · Podiatrist · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Huish, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1518053495).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518053495
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E2699 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,502 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,814 | $86 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,524 | $43 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 219 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 203 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 146 | $54 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 275 | 96 |
| Ibuprofen | 156 | 76 |
| Mupirocin | 153 | 101 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 146 | 71 |
| Pregabalin | 120 | 22 |
| Hydrocortisone | 62 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 59 | 53 |
| Ketoconazole | 53 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$719 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2008-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Huish's NPI number?
- James Huish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518053495, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Huish's specialty?
- James Huish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Huish located?
- James Huish's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 West Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348.
- What is James Huish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Huish is (209) 384-3668.
- Does James Huish accept Medicare?
- James Huish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Huish's NPI active?
- Yes — James Huish's NPI (1518053495) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.